by Sherilyn J. Sawyer Today, estrogens are commonly known for their roles in reproduction, hormone replacement therapy, oral contraceptives, and the controversies surrounding breast and other cancers; all focusing on women. Although these “women’s issues” have been in the spotlight lately, estrogen has many important roles in the bodies of both women and men. […]
Question: I have noticed that a lot of “eco friendly” products are labeled biodegradable. Is biodegradable different than recyclable and why? Answer: By definition, biodegradable means that the product has the ability to breakdown. But, most substances have the ability to eventually breakdown and the decomposed substance may still be harmful. However, Thus, the rate […]
by Dr. Daniel Weber In one small town in rural China, the blood of the local children is so contaminated from a specific local industry that over 80% of them are now diagnosed with significant lead poisoning[1]. Fumes filled with poisonous dioxins and heavy metals fill the lungs of workers in . Fumes filled with poisonous […]
by Christopher Dick Christopher Dick is an assistant professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan, and a research associate with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. The immense diversity of our planet’s tropical forests cannot be overstated. To put it in perspective, in all of North America, from […]
by Dr. Lawrence B. Slobodkin Our earth houses literally millions of plant and animal species. A preponderance of species maintain a consistent population, a small number are increasing in abundance and some are in danger of extinction in response to human activity. Why? This must depend on the balance for each species between the […]
